NEMA receives 153 Nigerian returnees from Chad
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 153 Nigerian returnees who arrived from Chad under the Assisted Voluntary Return Programme, facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria. In a statement released by NEMA’s Lagos Operations Office on Tuesday via X, the agency confirmed that the […]
NEMA Urges Stronger Collaboration With SEMA For Effective Disaster Response
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for closer collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMA) to improve disaster response across Nigeria. According to NEMA, stronger partnerships will ensure faster rescue operations, better coordination, and reduced loss of lives and property during emergencies. Officials noted that disasters such as floods, fire outbreaks, building […]
148 Nigerian migrants stranded in Sudan return home
The Kano office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has welcomed 148 Nigerians who were stuck in Sudan. This is part of the government’s continuous effort to bring citizens safely back home from troubled countries. In a statement on Saturday, NEMA explained that the returnees arrived on Friday at about 2:30 p.m. through Malam […]
Survivor reveals what caused Sokoto boat crash
A survivor of the Sokoto boat accident that happened on Sunday, August 17, has shared his first-hand account of the tragedy. Husseini Goronyo, who survived, said the accident was caused by the boat carrying too many passengers and motorcycles. He explained that he was heading to Goronyo market when the incident occurred. Husseini said, “I […]
10 rescued, over 40 feared d3ad in Sokoto boat mishap
A passenger boat overturned in Kojiyo Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area, Sokoto State, causing panic as many passengers were feared dead or missing. The boat, carrying dozens of residents across the river, sank in the middle of its journey on Sunday, August 17, 2025. An eyewitness, Abubakar, reported that the accident led to multiple casualties, […]
Rescued Nigerian Miners Narrate Ordeal In Central African Republic
Eleven Nigerian miners who were trapped in the Central African Republic (CAR) have expressed deep gratitude to the federal government for stepping in quickly to save them. Speaking on behalf of the group in Abuja, Mr. Freeborn Igorigo thanked President Bola Tinubu for making their rescue a priority and for giving them a warm, respectful […]
Tinubu to inaugurate national disaster relief fund committee
President Bola Tinubu will officially launch the National Disaster Relief Fund Committee on Tuesday. The event will take place at the Council Chambers of the State House. The committee will be led by Tony Elumelu, who is the Chairman of Heirs Holdings. The group’s main goal is to set up a solid system that helps […]
203 Nigerians Safely Return from Libya with Support from NEMA
In a major humanitarian effort, 203 Nigerians who were stranded in Libya have been successfully brought back home through the support of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Monday at about 7:00 pm. They flew in […]
UPDATE: One Person Confirmed Dead, 12 Others Rescued In Lagos Building Collapse
A sad event happened in Lagos when a three-storey building collapsed at 10 Oremeta Street, Ojodu. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that one person died and 12 others were rescued from the rubble. The building had a restaurant called Equal Right Restaurant and was also used by families and customers. It suddenly collapsed […]
Tragic Zamfara Boat Accident: 5 Rescued, 9 Bodies Recovered, Dozens Still Missing
In a tragic boat accident that occurred on Sunday in Zamfara State, five people have been rescued, and nine bodies have been recovered, while many others are still missing. The accident took place on the Mashayar Yandaga River in the Gummi Local Government Area. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the boat was […]